Category: News
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In the media: 2017 Budget Impact on Higher Education
QUT Radio News interviews Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson on some of the outcomes the 2017 budget will have on the higher education sector. (Tune in 1:45 mins)
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 welcomes ALP commitment to oppose further funding cuts to Australia’s Universities
Australia’s leading universities have welcomed a commitment by the Federal Opposition to oppose further funding cuts to universities and increases to student fees saying it demonstrates a strong recognition of the integral value of universities and our students to the nation. The Group of Eight (Go8), which represents Australia’s leading…
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Go8 Media Release: Education Senate Committee must recognise the impact of poor budget policy on universities and students – Go8
The Government has stated and re-stated that its 2017 Federal Budget is one based on values and choices. Through the Budget the Government has chosen to support what it values – and this is not the university sector. The Group of Eight (Go8) which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, with…
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In the media: Budget 2017: Backlash as unis lose out on student fee hike
The Australian, May 11, 2017 by Julie Hare The nation’s vice-chancellors have been blindsided over cuts to university funding, after it emerged they would not receive any additional revenue from increased student fees. Confusion over the budget reforms, which will rip $3.8 billion from university coffers over the next four…
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In the media: Budget 2017: tuition hike ‘opportunity lost, disaster averted’
The Australian, May 10, 2017 by Julie Hare Higher tuition fees for students and a 2.5 per cent funding cut is “an opportunity lost but disaster averted”, said Michael Spence, vice-chancellor of the University of Sydney. “It’s disappointing that after four years of debate about higher education reform in Australia…
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In the media: University funding hit hard with 2017 Budget
Upstart, May 2, 2017 by Sophie Taylor Turnbull government’s proposed changes to higher education funding include an eight per cent increase in student fees and a lower HECS repayment threshold. University funding has already been hit hard with 2017’s Budget, including a proposal for earlier HECS loan repayment and an…
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In the media: University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini says New Uni Policy ‘Not Pain-Free’
The Canberra Times, May 3, 2017 by Emily Baker University of Canberra vice-chancellor Deep Saini has vowed to minimise the impact of fee increases on his students while admitting broader funding cuts have put a dampener on his decision to move to Australia from Canada less than a year ago.…
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In the media: University Funding Reportedly to be Cut Substantially in Federal Budget 2017
The Daily Telegraph, May 2, 2017 by Claire Bickers LABOR is pledging to block a $2.8b funding cut to the higher education sector which will force students to pay off loans earlier and make degrees more expensive. Shadow Education Minister Tanya Plibersek hasn’t ruled out blocking all of the reforms…
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In the media: 2017 Budget: Crossbench Holds Key to University Cuts
The Australian, May 3, 2017 by Reporter Rosie Lewis & Higher Education Editor Julie Hare The government will be forced to negotiate with Senate crossbenchers on key elements of its revamped higher education package, as Bill Shorten ramps up his attack on the Coalition and declares Labor is “very opposed”…
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In the media: Go8 Universities do $6 billion Worth of Research a Year
Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson says Australia’s eight leading Universities do $6 billion worth of research a year and receives $2.5 billion a year. [video:
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The Go8 Excellence in India Research Showcase and Strategy Launch
Go8 Vice-chancellors and researchers joined representatives of the Indian government, universities and research institutes for the launch of the new Go8 publication, Excellence in India and announcement of the Go8’s new engagement strategy for India by Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham in New Delhi on 10th…
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In the media: 2017 Budget Proposal Lost Opportunity for Go8 Universities
Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson talks to Sky News Agenda AM presenter Tom Connell about the lost opportunity to support research of Australia’s top universities in the lead up to the 2017 federal budget. [video:
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In the media: Proposed Budget Cuts Undermines Value of Higher Education for International Students
Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Gardner says Australian universities cannot remain viable if revenues don’t rise. Group of Eight Universities underpin future of Australia’s innovation future. Listen to Jon Faine on ABC Radio Melbourne’s breakfast program and skip to 17:30 -23:26 minutes to unpack the issue in further detail.
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In the media: Budget Cuts Leave Students in Lurch
Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson says Australia should be open for business in terms of international students and university researchers. The proposed 2017 federal budget for higher education is another nick and tuck damaging that perception.
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In the media: ‘We’re no drain on the budget’: Vice-chancellors hit out at government fee hikes, funding cuts
University leaders respond to the federal government’s plans to make a raft of cuts to the sector in the lead up to the 2017 budget.
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 disappointed by Government’s response to Universities’ strong contribution to the Australian economy
The Group of Eight (Go8), which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, (with six of its universities ranked in the world’s top 100) is frustrated by the Turnbull Government’s attitude to higher education. “It is at odds with the Prime Minister’s much-welcomed public commitment – less than two years ago –…
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In the media: Go8 Universities an Investment in Australia’s Future
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence discusses budget cuts with ABC Radio National flagship current affairs presenter Sabra Lane
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In the media: Monash University Vice-Chancellor Margaret Gardner Unpicks Proposed Higher Education Cuts
Monash University Vice-Chancellor Margaret Gardner deconstructs proposed higher education cuts with ABC Radio National breakfast presenter Fran Kelly.
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In the media: 2017 Budget Propose Cuts to Higher Education
Chief Executive Vicki Thomson of Go8 discusses impact of proposed higher education cuts. Follow the link to hear ABC Radio Brisbane Presenter Craig Zonca – hear the interview from 132:00 – 142:30 of broadcast.
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In the media: Universities Face Funding Cuts, Higher Fees
Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson discusses a raft of changes to higher education on ABC Drive Radio National with Patricia Karvelas
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In the media: Go8 India Delegation
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In the media: Simon Birmingham attacks university vice-chancellors’ $1m salaries
Australian Financial Review, 1 May 2017 By Tim Dodd Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham is gearing up for an unprecedented propaganda war on universities, targeting their healthy surpluses, lavish new buildings and university vice-chancellors’ million dollar salaries in an effort to swing public support behind the higher education budget cuts…
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In the media: Radio Interview: Vicki Thomson on ABC PM, speaking on rural medical training
Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson speaking on the need for viable postgraduate medical training in rural areas, as opposed to a new medical school. Click on the link below to listen.
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In the media: Opinion Editorial: University research repays its state funding in spades
The Australian, 26 April 2017 By Ian Jacobs Complex products and processes — whether highly useful (smartphones) or absolutely essential (lifesaving cancer drugs) — frequently begin with basic research in a university, before being commercially adopted for development. The smartphone market is dominated by two giants, Samsung and Apple, but…